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Felt Owl Purse (With Secret Pocket!)

Browsing Pinterest with no particular goal in mind is usually dangerous in that it will take away hours of your life that you will never get back again.

On this occasion, however, this image caught my eye almost immediately.

Now, owls are perennially popular and, when given a useful (not to mention cute) function, proved too irresistible a present-making opportunity for me.

I remember when my daughter was about ten she loved Polly Pocket and a large part of that enjoyment stemmed from its minuscule nature and the fact that, as it hung from a locket around her neck, it was a portable toy that could go anywhere with her, ready to play with as the urge arose. This purse had similar amusement potential.

Clicking on the image through to the original post revealed that the owl was a coin purse with – and this bit is crucial – a secret pocket!

Instantly I knew two little girls that would potentially love this, and I also had an idea for the contents of the secret pocket.

I remember those Polly Pockets so well. I think my daughters “collection” is probably somewhere in a box in storage. 🙂 She still has every Barbie she ever got, and all the furniture for the dollhouse too.
If only these cute owlies were around then. 🙂 These are even cuter. I love the secret pocket idea, and the contrasting zippers are perfect. So much detail in such small projects. I love these. Definitely going to be very popular little gifts.

Unfortunately, with every house move (six!) has come a huge clear out, so my daughter’s childhood toys have long since gone to other homes, including her much loved Polly Pockets and Barbies. She would definitely have loved a purse like this, though.

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